Phone Upgrade Advice: ZTE Majesty vs. Samsung Galaxy Proclaim

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision to upgrade from a Samsung Galaxy Proclaim to a ZTE Majesty, focusing on the implications of processor speed and other features. Participants explore the reasons for upgrading phones, including personal preferences and practical considerations.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the difference in processor speed (1GHz vs. 1.2GHz) justifies the upgrade, suggesting a need for a more nuanced evaluation of features.
  • Another participant lists common reasons for upgrading, emphasizing the importance of personal priorities and budget in the decision-making process.
  • A different viewpoint humorously adds social factors, such as wanting the same model as friends or aesthetic appeal, as motivations for upgrading.
  • One participant expresses frustration at perceived mockery regarding their decision to upgrade, asserting their autonomy in making the choice.
  • Another participant advises that the significance of features varies based on individual needs, suggesting that a simple list of specifications may not be helpful.
  • A later reply argues that processor speed may not be crucial unless gaming is a primary use, highlighting brand quality as a more important factor based on personal experience.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the importance of processor speed versus other factors in the decision to upgrade. Multiple competing views on motivations for upgrading remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express differing opinions on what features are most relevant, indicating that personal usage and preferences play a significant role in the decision-making process.

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I want to upgrade my phone, but I'm not sure if it's worth the money. My main question is, does the processor speed make that much of a difference between my current phone (Samsung Galaxy Proclaim- 1GHz) and the new one (ZTE Majesty- 1.2 GHz)? Is it worth the switch? Both phones are from straighttalk $45 a month and run on Verizon towers.

ZTE Majesty - $181.89
  • Android 4.1 (JellyBean)
  • 4.5" IPS Touch Screen (Plastic)
  • 5 MP Camera/0.3MP Front Facing camera/video recorder
  • 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8625
  • 3G/WiFi + Bluetooth
  • Battery talk time up to 8 hours
  • 5.29 oz weight
  • Resolution Width x Height: 480 x 854
  • 4GB ROM (2GB available for user)
  • 768MB RAM

Samsung Galaxy Proclaim (aka Illusion)
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • 3.5" Touch Screen (Glass)
  • 3 MP Camera/Video Recorder
  • 1GHz Processor
  • 3G/WiFi + Bluetooth
  • Battery talk time up to 5.5 hours
  • TouchWizR Lite 3.0
  • Swype
  • 4.05 oz weight
  • Resolution 320 x 480 Pixels
  • 2GB Internal
  • 512MB RAM (though the built in task manager says 431MB and the Settings says 290MB :/)
 
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Most people upgrade because:
a) their phone is broken
b) they want new features
c) the new phone is smaller, lighter, stays charged longer
d) the new phone is cooler
e) other

So first decide which category you fall into ... then review your budget ... then decide.
 
UltrafastPED said:
Most people upgrade because:
a) their phone is broken
b) they want new features
c) the new phone is smaller, lighter, stays charged longer
d) the new phone is cooler
e) other

You missed the two most important reasons:

f) You want the same model as your coolest friends have got already.
g) The new one has a prettier looking case than the old one.

For actually making phone calls, the landline in my house and a 30-year-old handset still work just fine, with a processor speed of zero :devil:

(Hmm... maybe those were already in option d. Being an engineer I read "cooler" as meaning "lower temperature".)
 
I can afford to buy a new phone and it's my decision, so there's no need to "make fun" of that. I just asked for some simple, straight forward advice.

If you don't care, don't answer.
 
The advice is: look at what is important to you.

A raw list of features is meaningless for most people ... it is only when an item on the list is important to you that it matters. That was the essence of the advice I provided previously.

You should just hit the "Thanks!" button and get on with it. Your money, your decisions, your choices.
 
The processor isn't that matter if you don't play games intensively. The brand and quality are the things that really matter. I bought a Samsung I5508 several years ago and broken a year later. Then I switch to iPhone which is still in good condition even bought 2 years ago.